After settling her thoughts, Kaya began preparing.
She had already decided her next destination would be the ocean. First, because it was the most reliable place to gather salt—an essential resource. Second, she was curious about the mermaid tribe she had heard mentioned in passing. Whether they were real or not, she needed to know. And third, salt could act as currency. If she had enough of it, she could trade for the things she needed without relying on anyone.
But before she could set off, there was something else to take care of—a weapon.
Her bullets were running low, and she couldn't afford to waste them—not on hunting, not on defense unless absolutely necessary. If she ran out entirely, she would be left with nothing to protect herself.
So she turned to something she had learned long ago.
